Description
Delightful cookies blending sweet cherries and nutty almonds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped cherries (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries and sliced almonds.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg